| Value | Expression in Entertainment | |-------|-----------------------------| | | Group idol choreography, consensus-driven production committees. | | Honne & Tatemono (Real vs. public face) | Characters with “dark pasts” but polite exteriors (anime trope); scandals handled with public apology pressers. | | Kawaii (Cuteness) | Pervasive mascots (Hello Kitty, Doraemon), moe aesthetics. | | Senpai-Kohai | Seniority-based pay and credit in studios; talent agencies (Johnny’s, now Smile-Up) exploited this historically. | | Giri (Duty) & Ninjo (Empathy) | Stories often feature sacrificial loyalty (samurai dramas, workaholic manga). |